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£39/hr
5.0
Rachael P
Experienced and supportive English tutor
Hi there! I am a Cambridge qualified English and EFL teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience around the world. I specialise in GCSE English language and literature. I worked for British Council in South-East Asia for over a decade, teaching IELTS, general English and English for Young Learners. I returned to the UK in 2022 and am currently a Secondary English teacher for Key Stage 3 and 4 AQA English language and literature. As such, I am fully qualified in both areas, including a Cambridge Teaching Diploma, an MA in English language teaching and a PGDE in Secondary English. I have experience...
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£47/hr
5.0
Paula C
Experienced Primary English Tutor
I am a qualified, experienced English and Maths teacher with a BA Hons and Master's degrees from Russell Group universities. I spent many years as a primary school classroom teacher before moving on to online tutoring. I have significant experience in 11+ preparation and Independent School admission tests as well as Y2 and Y6 SATS.I have successfully prepared children for Essex, London, Surrey, Yorkshire and Newcastle schools.I am fun, kind and patient and work hard to develop my pupils' confidence and self-belief.. I will assess your child to identify areas of strength and weakness and carefully...
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£55/hr
5.0
Gemma P
Experienced and engaging KS2 Tutor English All Primary
My name is Gemma and I have over 10 years’ experience of teaching in UK Primary Schools. For the last few years, I have been tutoring children (ages 5-12) online in Maths, English, Y2 & Y6 SATs and 11+ Entrance Exams. I pride myself on delivering fun, engaging sessions and promoting rapid progress to the students I teach, ensuring they feel supported in their work and praised for every small success in their learning journey. I primarily work as an 11+ and SAT's specialist but I am happy to teach any primary level subject. I am confident in both Maths & English and have a lot of experience teaching f...
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£50/hr
4.9
Zoe T
Dedicated tutor, specialising in English
I am a passionate and supportive tutor and trainee teacher from the North-East. I have two years experience in tutoring English online, specifically students preparing for SATS, GCSEs, A-levels, and Scottish Highers. My passion for English as well as for helping students achieve their potential is what motivates me as a tutor. Not only do I aim to help my students succeed, but I also think it's important to make the subject enjoyable. My philosophy as a tutor is to personalise each session and accommodate the needs and learning styles of my students as much as possible. I have a BA degree in English...
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£39/hr
5.0
Simina T
Native English Spanish Tutor from Spain
I am a native Spanish speaker originally from Spain. I have 5 years of experience teaching this subject to beginners, intermediate and advanced students. I personalise my lessons to cater to your individual needs. In addition, I have strong interpersonal skills in working with students to help them achieve their goals.I am passionate about helping students improve in all academic subjects. It always makes me happy when one of my students improves or understands a concept that was hard for them to know at the beginning of the session. I am confident that my passion and expertise will help you succeed....
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£29/hr
5.0
Irini P
Effective English tutor
Hi! My name is Irini and I am an English, French and Spanish tutor! My approach to learning is interactive, and I am very committed to helping you to boost your confidence and get the grade that you want to achieve! EXPERIENCE I have eight years of experience as an English, French and Spanish tutor. I have taught beginners to A Level students of different ages and abilities. I have also worked as a teaching assistant in a secondary school in these subjects, and have always enjoyed teaching from a young age! I have also volunteered as an unpaid tutor at university, and taught at A Level masterclass...
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